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Artocarpus Heterophyllus In India

The jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) trees belong to the Moraceae family and grow in abundance in countries like India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and other countries in Southeast Asia. A jackfruit has a subtle sweet and fruity flavor, can weigh 3.5 kgs to 10 kgs on average, and grow as big as 25 kgs. Vegans and vegetarians often use this fruit as a meat substitute due to its texture, which is comparable to shredded meat. The Jackfruit tree is a good source of wood for timber industries. Also, many parts of the jackfruit tree may be used in the preparation of medicines. Jackfruit is yellowish-brown in color, and its exterior is composed of hexagonal apices. It is a medium-sized tree that can be grown in all seasons. The fruit is packed with numerous nutrients and vitamins, earning this giant fruit the title of superfood. Jackfruit contains phytochemicals like carotenoids, phenolic compounds, flavonoids, tannins, and sterols. These phytochemicals may show many properties. It may help as an antimicrobial agent, antifungal properties, anti-inflammatory properties, lower blood glucose, anticancer properties, blood pressure, anti-ulcer, anti-ageing properties, anti-asthmatic activity, antidiarrheal, digestion, kill worms. The seeds are rich in dietary fiber and B-complex vitamins and due to their high fiber content, they help lower the risk of heart disease, prevent constipation and promote weight loss. Jackfruit seeds also contain resistant starch, which controls blood sugar and keeps the gut healthy. A farmer plucks jackfruit from a tree at Tehatta, West Bengal, India on July 24, 2023. (Photo by Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto)

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